An Update for Navy Aircraft Firefighters and Aircraft Handlers

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• Inside this edition
• OSHKOSH T-1500
• 2002 ALLEN G. OGDEN Announcement
• NATOPS Re-write Scheduled
• 7012 NEC and TFFAMS Packages
• Welcome Aboard CWO3 Stephen Butler

Volume No 03 Issue No1 Feb 2003 PMA-251-F3
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Oshkosh T-1500 ARFF Vehicle SEATING
Two seats with left of center driver location.
DOORS- One each side TOP SPEED- 65 mph
GRADABILITY- Ascend or descend 60 grade
OBSTACLE CLIMBING ABILITY- Will negotiate an 18
in.  wall SIDE SLOPE STABILITY (Static) - Roll
over point in excess of 53 grade (26.5 angle).
WEIGHTS LOADED Front     21,900 lbs. Rear
23,300 lbs. Total 45,200 lbs. (19323
kg.)  26,800 lbs. (12156 kg.) With full tanks
of fuel, water, AFFF agent and 500 Ibs. crew
allowance and standard equipment.
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OVERALL LENGTH- 356 in. (9042 mm)
with optional bumper turret. OVERALL WIDTH- 112
in. (2845 mm). OVERALL HEIGHT (empty)- 138.5 in.
(3518 mm) over turret. WHEELBASE- 195 in. (4953
mm). GROUND CLEARANCE- 13.5 in. (343 mm) under
axle clearance 12.5 in. (318 mm) under
axle   ENGINE Type- V8, two cycle, Detroit Diesel
8V92TA. FUEL TANK- 67 gal capacity TRANSMISSION-
Automatic HT750DRD. TRANSFER CASE- The transfer
case is a single speed type. Gear
Ratio - 1 .191.  FRONT AXLE- Single reduction
with final reduction in axle bowl.
DIFFERENTIAL- Bevel gear with driver selected
locking mechanism. GEAR RATIO - 4.881.
TRACK - 86 in. (2184 mm).  REAR AXLE - Single
reduction with final reduction in axle bowl.
DIFFERENTIAL- Bevel gear with driver selected
locking mechanism. GEAR RATIO- 4.881. TRACK-
86 in. (2184 mm).   
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WATER TANK- 1,500 gallons rated capacity,
polypropylene construction FOAM TANK- 210
gallons rated capacity, polypropylene
construction DRY CHEMICAL AGENT- 500 lbs
PKP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM- Alternator - 160 amp.
LIGHTING- 12 volt. STARTING- 12 volt.
BATTERIES- Two, 12 volt WATER PUMP- Single
stage centrifugal. CAPACITY- 1,520 GPM _at_ 230
PSI DRIVE- PTO with disconnect clutch.  FOAM
PUMP- Single stage centrifugal. CAPACITY- 125
GPM _at_ 250 PSI DRIVE - PTO with disconnect
clutch. PROPORTIONING SYSTEM- Preset to either
3 or 6.  ROOF TURRET- Non aspirating CONTROL-
Remote manual with manual roof controls.
DISCHARGE RATE- 375 GPM PATTERN- Infinitely
variable from straight stream to dispersed.
BUMPER TURRETT- Non Aspirating CONTROL- Remote
manual with manual roof controls. DISCHARGE
RATE- 300 GPM PATTERN- Infinitely variable
from straight stream to dispersed. HANDLINE
NOZZLE (2)- Non-aspirating, pistol grip type.
DISCHARGE RATE- 60 GPM PATTERN- Infinitely
variable from straight stream to dispersed.
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    HANDLINE (2)- Pre-connect type, one each
side _at_ 150 ft, 125 GPM pistol grip
non- aspirating nozzles FLUSHING SYSTEM-
Standard EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES Siren
Electronic 100 watt Warning Beacon (2) -
Rotating (2 bulb). Horns - Dual air. Reverse
Alarm - Electronic.  Additional T-1500
information will be implemented into the ARFF
NATOPS manuals during the upcoming re-write.
The 2002 ALLEN G. OGDEN Award competition
announcement has been released DTG 201439Z FEB
03. The competition judging will be in Quantico,
Va. from 22-23 April 2003. There are major
changes to the package rules and layout from last
year. For more information log onto
www.navmarfpa.com or contact us here at PMA-251
301-757-6998 or DSN 757-6998 to have the package
sent to you via e-mail.
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NATOPS ARFF Manuals. We have tentatively
scheduled the next NATOPS ARFF manual re-write
for Sep 2003. Location and times will be
announced at a later date. So far we have over
98 NATOPS change recommendations on hand, and ask
that everyone continue to review, and submit
change recommendations. Anyone can submit a
NATOPS Change Recommendation form. Follow the
instructions in the appropriate manual for
details on how to submit recommendations, or
contact PMA-251F3 to Email or FAX your Change
Recommendations.
As a reminder, all commands facilitating crash
fire rescue ashore are encouraged to review your
EDVR to ensure all E-4 and above aircraft fire
fighting billets are coded 7012. If they are not
submit TFFAMS packages through your local admin
office to BUPERS.
This newsletter is published quarterly by
PMA-251F3. We are always looking for fleet
news around the world to include in our
newsletter. Send in your comments, questions,
suggestions, or requests for past issues to LT
Scott Dancer, Bldg. 2272, Suite 348,
NAVAIRSYSCOM, 47123 Buse Rd. Unit IPT, Patuxent
River, Md. 20670-1547, or call 301-757-6998,
DSN 757-6998, Fax [phone] or email
dancersr_at_navair.navy.mil. The next issue
deadline will be the end of the current quarter.

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The 2003 ABMA Symposium will be held at
the water front Holiday Inn Select, Solomons,
Maryland, July 28th through August 2nd, 2003.
The message DTG is 142013Z MAR 03. BEQ/BOQ
space in the Patuxent River area is very limited.
The Holiday Inn Select hotel rate for active
military is 72.00 per night single, and 82.00
per night double (subject to change based on
prevailing GSA guidelines). Solomons Campground
is directly across Maryland 4 from the hotel.
Camper and RV rates are 35.00 per night, or
159.00 per week (Full hook-ups). For more
information log onto the ABMA website at
http//www.abma-usn.org and look for keyword
Symposium. You can also email the Pax River
chapter at paxriverabma_at_hotmail.com.
As I wrap up my tour here at NAVAIR, I
would like to thank everyone who has made this
job both rewarding and challenging. We have
made great strides in improving the way we do
business in the fleet. The communication between
the fleet, TYCOMS and SYSCOMS has never been
stronger, and working together, we will continue
to become a better trained and well prepared
fleet. Please welcome aboard my relief CWO3
Stephen Butler!!!